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Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.81x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 5.81x is 41% below its 5-year average of 9.80x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.74x–22.35x).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 1.95% below its 12-month average of 5.93x.

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Interest Coverage

MDLZ Interest Coverage Ratio

5.81x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-40.03% 5Y
MDLZ Interest Coverage Ratio

MDLZ Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MDLZ Interest Coverage Ratio

MDLZ Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MDLZ Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

5.81x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.93x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

8.16x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

9.18x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

8.34x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

6.93x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.95%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-28.77%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-36.68%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-30.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.13%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

MDLZ Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)$78.56B5.81x5.93x8.16x9.18x
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs ›$72.85B16.28x15.64x16.79x20.80x
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs ›$93.72B366.57x217.88x217.88x217.88x
Target Corporation (TGT)vs ›$63.39B11.50x12.52x12.14x13.14x
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs ›$44.25B4.84x4.84x5.25x5.11x
Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs ›$38.66B4.86x5.07x4.92x4.26x
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs ›$36.89B2.33x2.63x5.47x6.32x
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs ›$36.40B7.13x5.70x6.14x6.14x
Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)vs ›$35.88B9.72x10.80x9.78x10.33x
The Hershey Company (HSY)vs ›$35.84B6.83x11.73x13.86x13.80x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.8x

Debt/Equity

0.87

Current Ratio

0.59

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 5.81x.
Is Mondelez International, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.81x is 41% below its 5-year average of 9.80x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.74x–22.35x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 5.93x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 8.16x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 9.18x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 8.34x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MDLZ stock is 6.93x.

MDLZ Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-315.81x
2025-12-316.36x
2025-09-304.74x
2025-06-307.76x
2025-03-314.96x
2024-12-3112.69x
2024-09-308.94x
2024-06-306.57x
2024-03-3122.35x
2023-12-3110.11x
2023-09-3010.29x
2023-06-309.83x
2023-03-319.84x
2022-12-316.22x
2022-09-305.96x
2022-06-3010.42x
2022-03-3112.02x
2021-12-3113.38x
2021-09-3014.87x
2021-06-309.69x
2021-03-3113.09x
2020-12-3111.38x
2020-09-3010.91x
2020-06-306.60x
2020-03-317.78x
2019-12-318.02x
2019-09-307.24x
2019-06-308.07x
2019-03-318.42x
2018-12-3144.95x
2018-09-306.30x
2018-06-304.18x
2018-03-3112.00x
2017-12-318.36x
2017-09-30-13.16x
2017-06-306.17x
2017-03-318.01x
2016-12-314.41x
2016-09-305.44x
2016-06-304.73x
2016-03-315.31x
2015-12-31-3.76x
2015-09-3056.13x
2015-06-305.72x
2015-03-314.63x
2014-12-313.01x
2014-09-304.54x
2014-06-304.98x
2014-03-314.17x
2013-12-313.54x
2013-09-304.91x
2013-06-303.68x
2013-03-312.99x
2012-09-301.14x
2012-06-302.72x
2012-03-311.85x
2011-12-314.53x
2011-09-304.00x
2011-06-304.10x
2011-03-313.69x
2010-12-314.22x
2010-09-303.51x
2010-06-303.87x
2010-03-311.93x
2009-12-313.79x
2009-09-304.15x
2009-06-304.71x
2009-03-313.85x
2008-09-303.43x
2008-06-304.30x
2008-03-313.50x

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About Mondelez International, Inc.

Mondelez International, Inc. operates as a prominent global entity in the snack and beverage sector, focusing on the production, promotion, and distribution of a wide array of food items. Its extensive reach spans multiple continents, including North America, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The company's diverse product portfolio encompasses biscuits (such as cookies, crackers, and various savory snacks), chocolates, chewing gums, candies, as well as selection of cheese and general grocery products, and powdered beverage mixes. Among its well-recognized brands are Cadbury, Milka, and Toblerone chocolates; Oreo, belVita, and LU biscuits; Halls candies; Trident chewing gum; and Tang powdered beverages. Mondelez distributes its offerings through a comprehensive network of retail outlets, catering to a broad spectrum of clients including large supermarket chains, wholesalers, supercenters, club stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, petrol stations, pharmacies, discount stores, and other food retailers. This complex distribution system leverages direct store delivery, proprietary and external warehousing solutions, third-party distributors, independent sales agents, and digital e-commerce platforms. Established in 2000, the company was initially known as Kraft Foods Inc. before officially changing its name to Mondelez International, Inc. in October 2012. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago, IL
90,000 employees
www.mondelezinternational.com
Consumer Defensive / Food Confectioners
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Confectioners
CEO
Dirk Van de Put
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